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The question COULD be more speciofic, but among other things it forbids the use of cruel and unusual punishment.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoBill of Attainder or ex post facto Law
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Define the two types of laws forbidden by the constitution?
The U.S. Constitution forbids any law that conflicts with existing Federal laws. It also forbids any law that violates the Constitution itself.
Is a Bill of Attainder the same as Habeas Corpus?
No. The Constitution forbids Bills of Attainder, where the Congress declares a person to be guilty of a crime by passing legislation to that effect. The Constitution preserves the Writ of Habeas Corpus except under very limited and specific circumstances.
What statement best represents a loose interpretation of the Constitution?
A strict interpretation of the Constitution states that the government of the United States holds only those powers specifically granted to it by the Constitution. A loose interpretation of the Constitution posits that the government of the United States hold all powers that are not specifically denied to it by the Constitution.
Why do you think the constitution forbids congress from passing ex post facto laws?
The constitution prohibits making a law ex post facto because it would retroactively change the rules of evidence in a criminal case, retroactively after the definition of a crime, increase punishment retroactively or punish conduct that was legal when committed.
Amendment 14 forbids a state to denty any citizen?
it forbids male citizens to vote but yes amendment 14
How many changes can you make in the constitution'?
Unless a constitution forbids it, as many as you wish
The constitution forbids the states to?
Keep Militia
Which amendment forbids unreasonably high bail?
The Eighth Amendment to the Constitution forbids excessive bails/fines and cruel and unusual punishment.
Indias 1948 Constitution forbids?
The practice of untouchability.
Define the two types of laws forbidden by the constitution?
The U.S. Constitution forbids any law that conflicts with existing Federal laws. It also forbids any law that violates the Constitution itself.
Why have the Japanese not come to terms with their militaristic past?
Their new constitution forbids war.
How many changes can you make in the changes?
Unless a constitution forbids it, as many as you wish
What part of the constitution limits the presidents spending?
The Constitution forbids the president to spend money unless the spending is authorized by congress.
What US Constitution right forbids prosecution if a act was commented and later legislation passed to make it illegal?
Clause 3 of Article I, Section 9 of the Constitution forbids the federal government from passing EX POST FACTO laws, and Clause 1 of Article I, Section 10, forbids state governments from doing the same.
The Constitution forbids Congress to lay a tax on what?
Products sent from one state to another
The constitution forbids congress to lay a tax on?
Goods sent from one State to another
The constitution forbids states to coin money?
yes, a state can not make their own money
